Bark beetles moving between trees routinely carry two fungi that are responsible for the Dutch elm tree disease outbreak.

Spotting a few brown or dying leaves on your tree can be distressing. While it's probably not a reason to panic, it is a sign that you should take a closer look at your tree's health. A lot of ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- One of the most common trees found across northern Michigan is at high risk for disease from now until mid-July. We look at why red oaks are more prone to disease now ...

Nature gives rise to fascinating adaptations, which can sometimes lead to organisms living in some strange situations. The relationship between bark beetles, spruce trees, and a type of fungus is a ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging people to pause any pruning of oak trees to help stop the spread of a deadly tree disease. The risk of oak wilt, an invasive fungal disease that ...

During the period between April 15 and July 15, beetles actively carry spores of fungus from tree to tree, meaning oak trees are at high risk for infection with oak wilt. Oak trees with wounds in ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Some lawn maintenance is recommended now that the leaves have fallen. Experts explained why this is the best time of year to prune your trees to avoid a deadly tree ...

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...